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CS 6993 - Independent Study Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.
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CS 7456 - Models of Computing Systems
Explores studies of user behavior, program behavior, and selected aspects of computer systems such as scheduling, resource allocation, memory sharing, paging, or deadlocks. Analyzes mathematical models and simulation, the use of measurements in the formulation and validation of models, and performance evaluation and prediction.
Prerequisite: CS 6456 and either SYS 6005 or ECE 6711.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 7457 - Computer Networks
Introduction: switching methods, network services, layered protocol architectures, OSI reference model; Physical Layer: transmission media, modulation, encoding; Data Link Layer: framing, error detection and correction, ARQ protocols, data link layer protocols, multiplexing; Local Area Networks: multiple access protocols, local network topologies, CSMA/CD, token bus, token ring, FDDI, DQDB; Network Layer: packet switching, routing algorithms, traffic control, internetworking, network protocols; Transport Layer: transport services, connection management, transport protocols; Special topics such multimedia, ATM, and protocol design and verification.
Prerequisite: CS 6456 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 7501 - Selected Topics in Computer Science
Content varies based on the interest and needs of students. Topics may include safety critical systems, parallel processing, information retrieval, data communications, computer networks, real-time computing, distributed multimedia systems, electronic commerce, and advanced combinatorics and graph theory. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 7620 - Advanced Compilers
Study of advanced compilation techniques with a focus on code generation and optimization techniques, advanced execution environments, and compilation of emerging programming languages.
Prerequisite: CS 6160 and 6610, or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 7716 - Artificial Intelligence
In-depth study of a few major areas historically considered to be part of artificial intelligence. Emphasizes the design considerations involved in automatic theorem proving, natural language understanding, and machine learning.
Cross-listed as SYS 7016.
Prerequisite: CS 6316 or SYS 6016.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 7882 - Advanced Computer Vision
Analyzes advanced topics in automated reconstruction of imaged objects and computer interpretation of imaged scenes; techniques for three-dimensional object reconstruction; computing motion parameters from sequences of images; computational frameworks for vision tasks such as regularization, and stochastic relaxation; approaches for autonomous navigation. Depth image analysis; novel imaging techniques and applications; and parallel architectures for computer vision.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 7993 - Independent Study Detailed study of graduate course material on an independent basis under the guidance of a faculty member.
Credits: 1 to 12 |
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CS 8501 - Special Topics in Computer Science Special Topics in Computer Science
Credits: 3 |
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CS 8516 - Topics in Theoretical Computer Science
Study of selected formal topics in computer science, including computational geometry, advanced searching techniques, proximity and intersection problems, interconnection problems, VLSI CAD, amortized complexity analysis, approximation algorithms, zero-knowledge proofs, biological computing, and quantum computing.
Prerequisite: CS 6160 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 8524 - Topics in Software Engineering
A special topics course in software engineering. Topics are determined by the individual instructor, but might include software reliability; engineering real-time systems; managing large software projects; resource estimation; validation and verification; or advanced programming environments.
Prerequisite: CS 6240 or instructor permission.
Credits: 1 to 3 |
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CS 8535 - Topics in Computer Architecture
Studies selected advances in the architecture of computer systems. May include distribution processor systems, memory hierarchies, and secondary storage management schemes.
Prerequisite: CS 6354 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 8545 - Topics in Operating Systems
Topics covered are generally chosen from one or more of the following operating system research areas: detailed case studies, distributed systems, global computing, distributed shared memory, real-time systems, object-oriented systems, security, multimedia, and mobile computing.
Prerequisite: CS 6456 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 8561 - Topics in Programming Languages
Studies selected advanced topics in design, definition, and implementation of programming languages. Typical recent topics: parallel language design; formal semantics of programs. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Prerequisite: CS 6610 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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CS 8575 - Topics in Database Systems
Analyzes the implementation of database systems, concurrent and distributed access, backup, and security; query languages and optimization of query access; multi-attribute dependencies and retrieval. Data warehousing and web-based data systems are explored.
Prerequisite: CS 6750 or instructor permission
Credits: 3 |
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CS 8897 - Graduate Teaching Instruction For master’s students who are teaching assistants.
Credits: 1 to 12 |
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CS 9897 - Graduate Teaching Instruction For doctoral students who are teaching assistants.
Credits: 1 to 12 |
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CJ 5010 - Human Behavior in Organizations
Advanced course focusing on changing patterns of behavior in organizations. Identifies problem areas in organizations, how structural relationships and leadership patterns influence the climate of an agency, and how groups influence the behavior of individuals within an organizational setting. Examines the methods and strategies of organizational development with the aim of increasing effectiveness and adaptation to change.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5070 - Managing Organizational Change and Development
This seminar focuses on the effect of change and development on the behavior of employees. It studies the nature of planned change, methods of managing change, ways to diagnose changes and development, and ways to implement change in police departments and other organizations.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5080 - Advanced Behavioral Science in Cyberspace
Provides an overview to law enforcement officers on how behavioral science and analysis can be applied to understand deviant and normal behavior in cyberspace. Emphasizes critical thinking skills and the use of research conducted both within and outside of the FBI. Covers themes underlying offenders’ behavior and psychology ranging from the network intruder, to cyber-stalkers, cyber-bullies, and the online sexual predator.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5090 - Advanced Computer Crimes and Behavioral Concepts in Cyberspace
Provides an overview to law enforcement executives of advanced investigative computer techniques, methods and data recovery, and how behavioral science can be applied to understand deviant and normal behavior in cyberspace. Covers the underlying offenders’ behavior and psychology that impact a range of offenders and offenses. Focuses on practical experience in computer related crimes.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5150 - Futuristics and Law Enforcement: Foreseeing, Managing and Creating the 21st Century
This course is a seminar in which law enforcement managers are introduced to the study of Futuristics and the ways in which it can assist in forecasting, managing and creating preferable futures. The course is divided into five areas: Introduction, Where We Are/Where We’ve Been, Possible Futures, Where We Want to Go, and Getting There. Students will complete a comprehensive project (written and oral) in which they will forecast possible futures for their agency and community, decide upon a preferable future or futures, and devise various strategies for achieving that preferable future. It is expected that this project will be of sufficient quality to be of use to the student’s agency upon his/her return.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5160 - Crime Analysis, Futuristics, and Law Enforcement: The 21st Century
Seminar conducted at both the undergraduate and graduate level in which law enforcement managers are introduced to the study of crime analysis and futures research and the utility that each has for law enforcement managers. Students will learn to utilize databases and mapping techniques to analyze criminal activity and will be shown how to forecast, manage, and create the future.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5170 - Managing Death and Sexually Re Managing Death and Sexually Re
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5180 - Understanding Terrorism: Mindset, Methodologies, and Response
Designed to provide the student with an appreciation and understanding of appropriate government responses to domestic terrorism ranging from military action, to criminal prosecution, and/or civil penalties. the student will examine the various definitions for terrorism: the effects of the media and the Internet, the history, and response from a crisis management standpoint. The student will approach the subject matter from both a theoretical and practical perspective as they analyze case histories and apply conflict resolution strategies.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5190 - Conflict and Crisis Management: Theory and Practice
Designed for law enforcement leaders who direct/manage resources relating to the response, management, and resolution of critical incidents such as terrorism and homeland security events; natural, manmade and transportation disasters; hostage and barricade situations; suicides; and the stress and trauma that these critical incidents may foster. Focuses on ‘best practices’ for response, management, and resolution of these critical incidents with an emphasis on reducing and eliminating inter-agency, intra-agency, and interpersonal conflict. The underlying premise is the ability to assess verbal and non-verbal behavior as the basis for successful response, management, and resolution of critical incidents; and the development of professional and personal relationships among the various stakeholders in both internal and external organizational environments.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5200 - Psychology of Leadership
Explores the psychological perspective of leadership from the viewpoint of the person leading and those being led. Examines the psychological implications of crucible experiences regarding a person’s leadership style and abilities. Reviews the basic concepts of leadership, personality, visionary leadership, ethics, motivation, team dynamics, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5210 - Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement
Focuses on contemporary issues and leadership concerns in various areas of law enforcement, leadership and management, emphasizing problem solving and the systematic development of improvement innovations.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5220 - Seminar in Organizational Communications for Law Enforcement Executives
Highly interactive seminar designed to explore communications systems within public and private organizations, with particular focus on federal, state, and local law enforcement. This course provides organizational leaders with strategies and competencies designed to promote a communications-intensive work environment as well as hone individual interpersonal communications skills.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5270 - Advanced Psychology of Communication
Explores the interpersonal communication environment and its impact on communication, including communication basics, active listening, personality styles, perception, digital technology’s influence, nonverbal communication, interpersonal conflict management, & persuasion with special emphasis on the law enfor environment. Acquaints the leader with how communication exchange influences interpersonal relationships both internally and externally.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5280 - Promoting the Law Enforcement Image
Explores proven marketing strategies to promote the law enforcement community image in times of stability and instability. Covers organizational culture, cross-cultural relations, “micro inequities”, marketing the law enforcement brand, persuasion, and effective communication.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5290 - Emotional Intelligence: Communication and Context
Examines the concept of emotional intelligence.Includes intrapersonal and interpersonal emotional intelligence, stress management, adaptability, and effective performance. Provides an understanding of what emotional intelligence is, how it applies to individuals, how to develop effective strategies for improving emotional intelligence, and how to apply it in professional and personal atmospheres.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5300 - Officer-Involved Shootings: Communication Strategies
Examines communication issues encountered in the realm of officer-involved shootings to include psychosocial, legal, leadership, and technical viewpoints. Explores the impact of contemporary issues on law enforcement training, practices, and policy. Enhances the executives’ knowledge of communication issues and practices associated with the investigative and administrative processes which follow officer-involved shootings.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5360 - Advanced Computer Crimes for Police Supervisors
This graduate course is designed for law enforcement managers who desire to learn and practice advanced investigative computer techniques, methods and data recovery. Students will work with desktop computer hardware, use EnCase and Forensic Toolkit software tools, and learn basic networking (TCP/IP). In addition, FTK - Case Agent Investigative Review and Image Scan course work will be completed. This class provides the opportunity for hands-on experience to help prepare and or enhance the police manager’s role as it applies to the investigation of computer related crimes.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5420 - Analysis of Verbal and Nonverbal Behavior Communication
Provides investigators with a structured method of examining micro and subtle expressions. Explores specific tools and scientifically proven strategies to use in analyzing the micro facial expressions exhibited by employees, applicants, witnesses, victims and suspects. Combines these strategies with the concepts of statement analysis to greatly enhance the ability to detect veracity during interviews and interrogations.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5440 - Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
This course provides classroom and laboratory experience in the principles and procedures involved in typing mtDNA from evidentiary items such as hair, teeth, and bones. Classroom instruction is focused on the nature of mtDNA, molecular biology principles involved in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing, and legal issues related to this technique. Discussions regarding scientific literature published in the area of forensic mtDNA analysis are also conducted. Laboratory procedures include DNA extraction, PCR, quantification of amplified products by capillary electrophoresis, and automated sequencing. Computer-based practice compiling sequences and database searches using appropriate software is provided and moot court exercises are conducted.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5460 - Context: The Leadership Imperative
Familiarizes law enforcement personnel with how to evaluate leadership styles, theories, and challenges in varying contexts. Discusses the failures and successes of leadership paradigms in the context of culture and how paradigms influence and determine leadership roles and performance.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5480 - Exploring the Criminal Mind, Criminal Enterprises and Government’s Response
Explores how societies develop laws as baselines for normative behavior and how individuals and groups challenge those limits through criminal behaviors. Focuses on the personal, economic, social, and political motivations for crime, the psycho-social aspects of criminal behaviors and the government’s appropriate response. Also explores the 3 “Ps” of policing as they relate to prevention, prediction, and prepared response.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5600 - Violent Behavior: A Biopsychosocial Approach
This course for law enforcement managers examines six (6) general areas of violent behaviors which directly affect the law enforcement officer. After developing a biopsychosocial conceptual framework with which to understand violent behavior, these principles will be applied to specific topics and cases. Topics discussed in this seminar may be occasionally supplemented with guest speakers and practitioners from varied fields, but related fields of criminal justice and mental health. Students are required to bring with them a closed, fully adjudicated case. Cases may deal with homicides, sex offenses, suicide by cop, or a hate-related case.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5620 - Crime Analysis: Advanced Theory and Application
Covers techniques, materials and methods commonly employed in the analysis of crime, criminal activity, and criminal offenders. Exposes students to methodologies used to develop analytical sources of information, adapt data collection strategies to fit available source data and devise methods to resolve collection, collation, query and assessment issues relating to multifaceted crime information.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5650 - Intelligence Theory and Application for Law Enforcement Managers
This is a survey course that will cover the definitions, history and philosophy of law enforcement intelligence, the intelligence cycle, types of law enforcement and national security analysis, the development and management of law enforcement intelligence units, and innovation in law enforcement intelligence. This course will emphasize, through active discussion, group exercises, and speakers, the importance of and the challenges in the development of the intelligence functions within law enforcement.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5660 - Spirituality, Wellness, and Vitality Issues in Law Enf Practices: Advanced
Affords opportunities for students to probe methods of discovering and applying “best practices” in various areas of the criminal justice system, particularly those that affect the holistic wellness of law enforcement personnel. Provides exposure to information that supports the development of skills needed to diagnose signs of a destructive spiritual disposition in themselves and others. Examines probable solutions and positive coping skills.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5670 - Understanding Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Offers students a solid understanding of the causes, nature, and consequences of terrorism, and of the practical and moral dilemmas in countering terrorist threats. Allows students to learn and question widely held beliefs about terrorism while developing their own thoughts. Consists of four sections: 1) The Foundations of Terrorism; 2) The Context of Terrorism; 3) The Mechanisms of Contemporary Terrorism; and 4) Countering Terrorism.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5700 - Behavioral Science Research Methods
Covers techniques and methods employed in behavioral science research and evaluation. Focuses on mechanisms for producing research findings and evaluation of research methodologies. Includes design and implementation of research strategies and techniques for analyzing research problems. Includes inventory of available technology designed to support research, organizational issues in developing research, and evaluation of analytical publications.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5710 - Conflict Resolution for Law Enforcement Executives
Explores theories of conflict and how to identify and apply appropriate conflict resolution techniques. Encourages students to identify their personal conflict resolution style, effectively utilize different conflict resolution techniques, and implement an effective departmental conflict resolution program.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5810 - Solving Ethical Dilemmas in Law Enforcement
Provides the law enforcement leader/practitioner with the opportunity to examine, evaluate and research the most complex and current ethical dilemmas in the law enforcement profession. After properly categorizing and understanding the dilemmas, the students will use existing research to diagnose, analyze, and compare existing and creative solutions, and subsequently discuss and defend their conclusions. Within every dilemma, the themes of best practices in ethical behavior and successful decision making processes will be assessed.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5840 - Applied Criminology
This graduate course offering covers the theories, principles, techniques, materials, and methods commonly employed in the disciplines of criminology and criminal justice. The particular emphasis is on examining empirical bases for decision-making through examination of existing research and contributions of criminology and other social sciences to identifying “best practices” for law enforcement operations. Students are expected to complete a class project based on the course material and applying this material to issues they confront in their own departments. Both oral and written products reflecting these projects are required.
Credits: 3 |
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CJ 5995 - Independent Study and Research
This graduate experience permits students to work under close faculty guidance on individual research projects when particular needs cannot be met by regularly scheduled classes. The student, under the guidance of the instructor, in a formally written contractual agreement,will select a research project, the methodology and proposed resources for the project, and a format for the formal written report. An oral defense is required.
Prerequisite: Contact instructor before enrolling.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 5040 - Early American Theatre and Drama
A study of nineteenth-century theatre and dramatic literature in relation to the central cultural developments of the century. An examination, through the reading of nineteenth-century comedies and melodramas as social documents, of the complex and ever-changing role the theatre played in nineteenth-century American life.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 5060 - Modernism in the Theatre Studies the theory, literature and mise-en-scene of the theatre during the modern era.
Prerequisite: DRAM 3050, or equivalent.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 5080 - Performance in the Postmodernism Era
Through detailed research and the ‘reconstruction’ of performance, students examine the work of contemporary theatre artists and the nature of the shift from a modern position/perspective/aesthetic to what many historians and critics regard as a post-modern one.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 5559 - New Course in Drama New course in the subject of drama.
Credits: 1 to 4 |
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DRAM 7020 - Theatre Makeup
Research and studio practice in the design and application of theatre makeup. Emphasizes observation and mastery of basic techniques and materials employed in facial analysis and the creation of juvenile, lead, character, and aged makeup.
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. Program.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7070 - Script Analysis
A survey of dramatic literature, classical to contemporary, with an eye toward reading scripts for the stage. Analysis of representative playscripts to discover how structure and language support conceptual and stylistic choices in production.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7100 - Graphics for the Theatre
Studies basic design communication skills which serve as the foundation for costume, scenic, lighting designers, and technical directors in collaboration with directors, designers, actors, and shop personnel. Includes basic elements of design in line, color, texture, visual research methodology, and media techniques in drawing, painting, model making.
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7160 - Lighting Design I: Elements of Design
Studies the elements of theatrical lighting design essential to the stage designer. Areas of study include script interpretation, lighting composition, color, instrumentation, graphic notation, and presentation techniques.
Prerequisite: DRAM 7100, 7170 or instructor permission
corequisite: DRAM 7180, 7140.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7170 - Drafting & CAD for Theatre
Study of drafting techniques and computer aided drafting and drawing software that prepares the designer or technician to identify and communicate methods and materials relative to executing the design. Covers standards for theatrical drafting, preparation of ground plans, sections, and design elevations including both pictorial and orthographic drawings.
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7180 - Digital Media for Design
Studies a variety of graphic software programs and computer-aided design techniques which prepares the lighting designer, scenic designer, costume designer, and technical director to identify and communicate methods and materials relative to the execution of their respective designs. Taught completely on-line with all course materials and project submissions made electronically.
Prerequisite: DRAM 7170 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7280 - Scene Painting
Studies the materials and methods of scenic painting and its application to conventional and non-conventional means of scenic replication for dramatic and musical stages. Includes various media used for scenic illustration, and the methods used for preparing a variety of surfaces to be painted.
Prerequisite: DRAM 7100.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7350 - Costume Technology: Couture Methods
An intense study of basic execution and design techniques that enable construction techniques that enable the costume designer to translate the visual design from the sketch to the stage. Study includes basic construction techniques, same and proper equipment utilization, principles of pattern drafting, design analysis, shop organization and personnel management.
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program and instructor permission.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7410 - Movement: Foundations for the Actor
Examines the essential tools required of the physical performer through practical studio work in the elements of balance, rhythm, shape, endurance, freedom of movement, flexibility, shape and musicality. Identification of physical habits and the body’s mechanics will be addressed in order to uncover the key elements of expressive movement and gesture.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7420 - Movement: Creating Physical Character
Examines the various techniques and methods for creating character through shape, gesture and movement. Through practical work in and out of the studio, students will learn how to read and create postural and gestural patterns in relation to character and establish a specific vocabulary of movement for advanced work in physical acting.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7430 - Voice: Breath, Structure, Sound
Explores the basic approaches to vocal relaxation, breath control, resonance, and projection. Includes identification and correction of vocal habits and regionalisms, and introduction of phonetics, Lessac, and Linklater vocal methods.
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7440 - Voice: Tone, Speech, Text
Studies the tonal aspects of sound production. Examines appropriate consonant and vowel production, and includes the phonetic analysis of text. The voice is connected to language imagery and emotion, employing textual exploration and physicalization exercises.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7450 - Acting: Impulse into Action
Examines the actor’s habitual approach to characterization. Methodology includes exercises for kinesthetic awareness, emotive connections, image formation, and action choices.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7460 - Acting: Character into Relationship
Studies complex characterization and style considerations. Works from Miller, Williams, O’Neill, Ibsen, Chekhov, and Shaw serve as material for scene study.
Credits: 3 |
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DRAM 7470 - Acting: Production and Performance Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting.
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Credits: 1 |
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DRAM 7480 - Acting: Production and Performance Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting.
Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program.
Credits: 1 |
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DRAM 7490 - Performance Lab Collaborate development of performance project(s).
Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program.
Credits: 1 to 2 |
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